Location: Hull (with travel across East Yorkshire sites)
Salary: Competitive
Reporting to: Managing Director
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Head of People & Culture to join East Yorkshire Buses as the sole HR professional within the business. This is a pivotal role, partnering closely with Group HR and the Senior Leadership Team to deliver strategic and operational HR initiatives across multiple sites and a predominantly lone-worker workforce.
You’ll lead the full employee lifecycle, champion engagement and wellbeing, and ensure compliance with employment law and group standards. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a standalone role and wants to make a real impact on culture and people practices.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary HR lead for East Yorkshire Buses, representing HR at Senior Leadership Team level.
* Partner with managers to provide expert HR guidance and coaching.
* Develop and deliver recruitment strategies and workforce planning.
* Design engagement initiatives for remote and lone-working staff.
* Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and wellbeing programs.
* Build strong relationships with trade unions and lead collective bargaining.
* Drive adoption of HR technology and digital processes.
* Ensure compliance with employment law and company policies.
* Oversee training and development programs, including apprenticeships.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* MCIPD or equivalent HR qualification
* Experience working with unionised workforces
* Proficiency in HRIS and people analytics
* Desirable:
* Senior-level HR experience in a multi-site operation
* Experience in standalone HR roles
* Designing engagement initiatives for remote workers
* HRIS implementation experience (e.g., Workday)
Personal Attributes
* Ability to work autonomously and drive continuous improvement
* Passion for creating a people-centric culture
* High emotional intelligence and discretion
* Thrives in fast-paced, changing environments
Why Join Us?
You’ll have the autonomy to shape HR practices locally while benefiting from support from Group Centres of Excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence culture and engagement in a dynamic, operational environment.
Interested? Apply now and help us drive a positive workplace culture across East Yorkshire Buses.